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Cara Cara oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 7-10 centimeters in diameter, and are round to slightly oblong in shape. The bright orange rind is medium-thick, glossy, and covered in prominent oil glands creating a pebbled texture. Underneath the surface of the rind, the white pith clings to the flesh and has a light, spongy texture. The flesh is soft, seedless, divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes, and has a unique blend of orange, pink, and red hues. Cara Cara oranges are aromatic, juicy, and have a complex, sweet-tart flavor with notes of cranberry, blackberry, rose, and raspberry.
Cara Cara oranges are available in the winter through early spring.
Cara Cara oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are a natural hybrid that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. Also known as the Pink navel and Red navel, Cara Cara oranges are believed to be a cross between the Brazilian Bahia and the Washington navel orange and were discovered as a mutation on a Washington navel orange tree in Venezuela. Favored for their berry-like flavor and low acidity, Cara Cara oranges have recently increased in popularity as specialty fruits are being highlighted on social media, bringing awareness to the unusual varieties.
Cara Cara oranges are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium, and the carotenoid lycopene, which is an antioxidant that gives the fruit its pink flesh.
Cara Cara oranges are best suited for raw applications as their sweet-tart flavor is showcased when consumed fresh out-of-hand or juiced. The flesh can be segmented and tossed into grain bowls, green salads, and fruit bowls, blended into smoothies or shakes, or chopped and mixed into salsa. The segments can also be dipped in chocolate and served as a sweet dessert. In addition to the flesh, Cara Cara oranges can be juiced and made into jam, vinaigrettes, sauces, and used to flavor baked goods such as cookies, cakes, tarts, and muffins. The juice and zest are also commonly mixed into cocktails. Cara Cara oranges pair well with meats such as poultry, roast beef, and fish, seafood, arugula, parsley, mint, lavender, red onion, shallot, garlic, radish, jicama, cranberry, pear, avocado, pomegranate, walnut, and quinoa. The fruit will keep 3-4 days when stored at room temperature and up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The juice can be frozen in an airtight container for up to six months.
Cara Cara oranges have been available in the United States for many years, but they have only recently become popular due to exposure via social media platforms such as Instagram. On the outside, the Cara Cara orange closely resembles other oranges and are unable to be distinguished by appearance alone in the market. On Instagram, the fruit is most popularly photographed sliced in half to showcase its unusual flesh tones, and this publicity has allowed the demand for the orange to increase. With the farm-to-table movement, the United States’ consumers are focusing on the quality of the food and are looking to bloggers, chefs, and health professionals to highlight unusual fruits with unique flavors. By showcasing the fruit in stunning visual images on social media, Cara Cara oranges are becoming a highly desired citrus for their pink-red coloring and high nutritional properties.
The first Cara Cara orange was found naturally growing on a Washington navel orange tree in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela. The fruit was then introduced to the United States in the early 1980s and now grows in California, Florida, and Texas. Today Cara Cara oranges can be found at farmers markets, specialty grocers, and select supermarkets in the United States, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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Description/Taste
Cara Cara oranges are medium to large in size, averaging 7-10 centimeters in diameter, and are round to slightly oblong in shape. The bright orange rind is medium-thick, glossy, and covered in prominent oil glands creating a pebbled texture. Underneath the surface of the rind, the white pith clings to the flesh and has a light, spongy texture. The flesh is soft, seedless, divided into 10-11 segments by thin membranes, and has a unique blend of orange, pink, and red hues. Cara Cara oranges are aromatic, juicy, and have a complex, sweet-tart flavor with notes of cranberry, blackberry, rose, and raspberry.
Seasons/Availability
Cara Cara oranges are available in the winter through early spring.
Current Facts
Cara Cara oranges, botanically classified as Citrus sinensis, are a natural hybrid that belongs to the Rutaceae or citrus family. Also known as the Pink navel and Red navel, Cara Cara oranges are believed to be a cross between the Brazilian Bahia and the Washington navel orange and were discovered as a mutation on a Washington navel orange tree in Venezuela. Favored for their berry-like flavor and low acidity, Cara Cara oranges have recently increased in popularity as specialty fruits are being highlighted on social media, bringing awareness to the unusual varieties.
Nutritional Value
Cara Cara oranges are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium, and the carotenoid lycopene, which is an antioxidant that gives the fruit its pink flesh.
Applications
Cara Cara oranges are best suited for raw applications as their sweet-tart flavor is showcased when consumed fresh out-of-hand or juiced. The flesh can be segmented and tossed into grain bowls, green salads, and fruit bowls, blended into smoothies or shakes, or chopped and mixed into salsa. The segments can also be dipped in chocolate and served as a sweet dessert. In addition to the flesh, Cara Cara oranges can be juiced and made into jam, vinaigrettes, sauces, and used to flavor baked goods such as cookies, cakes, tarts, and muffins. The juice and zest are also commonly mixed into cocktails. Cara Cara oranges pair well with meats such as poultry, roast beef, and fish, seafood, arugula, parsley, mint, lavender, red onion, shallot, garlic, radish, jicama, cranberry, pear, avocado, pomegranate, walnut, and quinoa. The fruit will keep 3-4 days when stored at room temperature and up to two weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The juice can be frozen in an airtight container for up to six months.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cara Cara oranges have been available in the United States for many years, but they have only recently become popular due to exposure via social media platforms such as Instagram. On the outside, the Cara Cara orange closely resembles other oranges and are unable to be distinguished by appearance alone in the market. On Instagram, the fruit is most popularly photographed sliced in half to showcase its unusual flesh tones, and this publicity has allowed the demand for the orange to increase. With the farm-to-table movement, the United States’ consumers are focusing on the quality of the food and are looking to bloggers, chefs, and health professionals to highlight unusual fruits with unique flavors. By showcasing the fruit in stunning visual images on social media, Cara Cara oranges are becoming a highly desired citrus for their pink-red coloring and high nutritional properties.
Geography/History
The first Cara Cara orange was found naturally growing on a Washington navel orange tree in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela. The fruit was then introduced to the United States in the early 1980s and now grows in California, Florida, and Texas. Today Cara Cara oranges can be found at farmers markets, specialty grocers, and select supermarkets in the United States, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Curated Leu | Encinitas CA | |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Miho Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 619-323-2866 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Small Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-7998 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Pop Pie Co. | San Diego CA | 619-900-4743 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Rancho Valencia Corporate Office | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Regulars Wanted Beanery | Ramona CA | 619-719-8634 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 858-260-5400 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
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Barn Fresh Produce
Barn Fresh Produce
Near Moss Landing, California, United States8850 Cabrillo Highway Moss Landing CA 95039 408-605-5032 About 38 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Local. In season. 
Asian Pacific Market
Asian Pacific Market
Near Marina, California, United States330 Reservation Road Marina CA 93933 831-884-0101 About 38 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Nice. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Soquel Ave
Near Santa Cruz, California, United States911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95063 831-426-9901 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 39 days ago, 2/25/20 
Staff of Life
Staff Of Life Market
Near Twin Lakes, California, United States1266 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 831-423-8632 https://www.staffoflifemarket.com About 39 days ago, 2/25/20 
Gus's Community Market
Gus's Community Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2111 Harrison Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-431-9300 https://www.gussmarket.com About 41 days ago, 2/23/20 Sharer's comments : In season. 
Draeger's Market
Near San Mateo, California, United StatesAbout 42 days ago, 2/22/20 
Mollie Stone's Markets
Mollie Stone's - Chapin Ave
Near Burlingame, California, United States1477 Chapin Ave Burlingame CA 94010 650-558-9992 https://www.molliestones.com About 42 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Burlingame Farmers Market
Near Burlingame, California, United StatesAbout 42 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Very nice quality. 
Mexicana Produce Market
Mexicana Produce Market
Near San Bruno, California, United States512 San Mateo Ave San Bruno CA 94066 650-583-0851 About 42 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful and in season. 
Mollie Stone's Markets
Mollie Stone's - Bayhill Center
Near San Bruno, California, United States22 Bayhill Shopping Center San Bruno CA 94066 650-873-8075 https://www.molliestones.com About 42 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 45 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara oranges still going strong! 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 61 days ago, 2/03/20 
Glendale Ranch Market
Glendale Ranch Market
Near Glendale, California, United States1122 S Central Ave Glendale CA 91204 818-240-3333 About 62 days ago, 2/02/20 
Golden Farms Market
Golden Farm Market
Near Glendale, California, United States1010 N Glendale Ave Glendale CA 91206 818-937-9739 About 63 days ago, 2/01/20 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - E Foothill Blvd
Near Arcadia, California, United States3751 E Foothill Blvd Pasadena CA 91107 626-351-5994 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com About 63 days ago, 2/01/20 
Bristol Farms South Pasadena
Bristol Farms South Pasadena
Near South Pasadena, California, United States606 Fair Oaks Ave South Pasadena CA 91030 626-441-5450 https://www.bristolfarms.com About 63 days ago, 2/01/20 
Ralphs
Near Pasadena, California, United StatesAbout 64 days ago, 1/31/20 
Vallarta Supermarkets
Vallarta Supermarkets - N Fair Oaks
Near Pasadena, California, United States655 N Fair Oaks Blvd Pasadena CA 91103 626-204-6960 https://www.vallartasupermarkets.com About 64 days ago, 1/31/20 
Armen Market
Near Altadena, California, United StatesAbout 64 days ago, 1/31/20 
Bob's Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 64 days ago, 1/31/20 
Gelson's
Near Irvine, California, United StatesAbout 69 days ago, 1/26/20 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 69 days ago, 1/26/20 
Bristol Farms Yorba Linda
Bristol Farms - Yorba Linda Blvd
Near Yorba Linda, California, United States18421 Yorba Linda Blvd Yorba Linda CA 92886 657-363-6700 https://www.bristolfarms.com About 70 days ago, 1/25/20 
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Costa Mesa
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States665 Paularino Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-557-6699 https://www.mitsuwa.com About 71 days ago, 1/24/20 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 71 days ago, 1/24/20 
Del Sol
Near Yuma, Arizona, United StatesAbout 74 days ago, 1/21/20 
Fry's Food Store
Near Yuma, Arizona, United StatesAbout 74 days ago, 1/21/20 
Summers
Summer's Fruit Barn
Near Phoenix, Arizona, United States2760 E Baseline Road Phoenix AZ 85042 602-243-1408 About 75 days ago, 1/20/20 
AJ's Fine Foods
Aj's Fine Foods - Ray Road
Near Chandler, Arizona, United States7131 W Ray Road Chandler AZ 85226 480-705-0011 https://www.ajsfinefoods.com About 75 days ago, 1/20/20 
Bashas'
Near Granite Reef Vista, Arizona, United StatesAbout 76 days ago, 1/19/20 
Safeway
Near Tempe, Arizona, United StatesAbout 76 days ago, 1/19/20 
Safeway
Near Sun City West, Arizona, United StatesAbout 77 days ago, 1/18/20 
Albertson's
Near Sun City West, Arizona, United StatesAbout 77 days ago, 1/18/20 
Bashas'
Bashas' Grocery Store - Meeker Road
Near Sun City West, Arizona, United States13940 W Meeker Road Sun City West AZ 85375 623-975-6220 https://www.bashas.com About 77 days ago, 1/18/20 
Duluth, MN
Mount Royal Fine Foods
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United States1600 Woodland Ave Duluth MN 55803 218-728-3665 http://mountroyalfinefoods.com About 82 days ago, 1/13/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 87 days ago, 1/08/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet Cara Caras in season now 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 1-559-288-5085 About 112 days ago, 12/14/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Caras are in Season Now 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 122 days ago, 12/04/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara looking good! Will be plentiful soon! 
Irvine Ranch Market
Irvine Ranch Market
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States2651 Irvine Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4404 About 288 days ago, 6/21/19 
Whole Foods Market
Near Solana Beach, California, United StatesAbout 344 days ago, 4/26/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods market
Near Upper Woburn PlaceEuston Road (Stop L), United Kingdom0-207-406-3100 About 344 days ago, 4/26/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Cara Cara oranges from California! 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
KENS PRODUCE
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 356 days ago, 4/14/19 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 357 days ago, 4/13/19 
Certified Farmer's Market
Raul & Family Farms
Near Palm Springs, California, United StatesRiverside CA 951-475-9189 About 371 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Palm Springs Farmers Market Sugar Bombs! 
Stehly Farms Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 389 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Stehly Farms Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesFresno, Ca About 391 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Sweet! 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 396 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 397 days ago, 3/04/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 413 days ago, 2/16/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Just a few more weeks of these. Kents Market Near Clearfield, Utah, United States About 435 days ago, 1/25/19 Sharer's comments : 2 lb / $1 
Little Italy Mercato
Bob Polito Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-749-1636 About 441 days ago, 1/19/19 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Sweet Tree Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States, Dinuba 559-473-5787 About 483 days ago, 12/08/18 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Hy-Vee Near Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States About 486 days ago, 12/05/18 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 490 days ago, 12/01/18 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. First of the season. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Steve Murray Jr.
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesMurry Farms 661-330-0100 About 493 days ago, 11/28/18 Sharer's comments : Cara Cara Oranges spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Murray Family Farms Shady Maple, 1324 Main St, East Earl, PA Near East Earl, Pennsylvania, United States About 699 days ago, 5/06/18 |
